Spring 2019 London Employment Monitor: At the start of 2019, despite there being an increase in jobs available and jobseekers when compared to the end of 2018, the year-on-year picture shows a decrease for both.

The 2019 Salary Guide for the UK highlights the heightened importance of strong talent attraction and retention, with a resurgence of counter-offers and new benefit packages, as organisations took necessary steps to establish stability in their workforces as we head towards the Brexit ‘leave date’.

In December, jobs available decreased by 52% compared to the previous month and were down 39% compared to the same time last year. Professionals seeking jobs were also down, both month-on-month and year-on-year.

In November, jobs available decreased by 4% compared to the previous month and were down 39% compared to the same time last year. Professionals seeking jobs were also down, both month-on-month and year-on-year.

In October, jobs available decreased by 7% compared to the previous month and were down 33% compared to the same time last year. Professionals seeking jobs were up compared to the previous month by 26%, but still down year-on-year.

In September, jobs available decreased by 2% compared to the previous month and were down 38% compared to the same time last year. Professionals seeking jobs were also down, both month-on-month and year-on-year.